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Champagne producers slam US-EU accord

INEFFECTUAL Growers in the Port and Champagne wine regions said an agreement signed on Wednesday would do little to keep firms honest about their grapes' origins

AFP , SAN FRANCISCO

"The fact that both US producers and [more importantly] consumers are recognizing the importance of where the stuff is grown and made is exciting," Sandeman said.

"I have no doubt that Port gains its uniqueness from the conditions of the growing region, and that this difference justifies the denomination."

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